Monica has more than a decade of experience working with electric cooperative management, directors, and employees to ensure excellence in employee training, strategic planning, communications, and member services.
Prior to joining GreatCo-Ops, Monica served Texas Electric Cooperatives (TEC), the statewide association representing 71 electric co-op member organizations across Texas. She held various roles at TEC, including Special Assistant and Project Manager to the Office of the CEO. Monica’s responsibilities included working with the CEO, board of directors, and executive management to develop strategic direction and implement innovative initiatives to meet the needs of co-ops throughout Texas. During her time with TEC, Monica was assigned to the NRECA 21st Century Cooperative Committee. This national committee evaluated the cooperative business model, political and industry pressures, and changing member and employee expectations.
Monica worked with TEC staff and membership to develop training aimed at educating employees on the committee’s findings. Most recently, Monica served as the Touchstone Energy Regional Manager for the 55 Texas Touchstone Energy Members. Her responsibilities included educating co-op employees on the national brand’s resources; serving as a liaison between national staff and Texas co-op employees; and customizing marketing, communications, and training programs for Texas cooperatives. In addition, Monica has experience in employee training and education, working as TEC’s training and education coordinator.
She also acted as training facilitator for statewide conferences and all-employee training days on the topic of the electric cooperative business model and member and employee engagement. A passion for electric co-ops is a way of life for Monica and her family. Her husband, Blake Beavers, serves as Vice President of Power Supply for United Cooperative Services, a large electric cooperative headquartered in Burleson, Texas. She earned a degree in Public Relations from the University of Texas at Austin, as well as a Business Certificate from the McCombs School of Business at UT. Monica and Blake are proud parents of two young boys, and they are co-op members in Central Texas.
